Principal Software Engineer

Persona AI is developing and commercializing a multi-purpose humanoid robot for manufacturing and other industries. Persona and its staff have a long history in humanoid research and development and are positioned to be a commercial leader in bringing these capable machines to market.

If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to be part of a world-class team that's driving the future of manufacturing and humanoids, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to develop and implement software solutions for robotics systems, focusing on functionality, reliability, and performance. 

How will you be part of the team? 

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers, to design and optimize robotic solutions for real-world applications.

• This is a general purpose software role focused on designing, developing and testing software for robotic systems. This may include motion planning, navigation, and control algorithms.

• Implement and optimize software for embedded systems, sensors, and actuators.

•  Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software with mechanical and electrical components.

• Develop simulation environments to test and validate algorithms and system behavior.

• Write and maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

• Debug and troubleshoot software issues in prototypes and deployed systems.

• Participate in system architecture design and contribute to defining software requirements.

• Develop and refine algorithms for mobile robots, including mapping, obstacle avoidance, and voice command integration.

• Stay up-to-date with advancements in robotics and software engineering, and incorporate best practices into development processes.

What does an ideal background look like?

• Education: BS, MS, or PhD in relevant fields (Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)

• Experience: 5+ years (or 5+ with a graduate degree) of robotic hardware and software integration.

• Technical Skills: Strong modern C++, OOP skills, multi-threading, and Linux application development.

• Deep knowledge of robotics fundamentals (kinematics, dynamics, controls, estimation, and system identification).

• Proven experience with controls software integration, especially with hardware abstraction layers for sensors and actuators.

• Proficiency with robotics packages (ROS, URDF, MuJoCo, Eigen, etc.)

• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and version control (e.g., TDD, Git).

• Strong communication skills and familiarity with Agile processes (sprint planning, design/code reviews).

What are additional examples of skills that would make a candidate stand out?

• Experience with AI and machine learning in robotics applications.

• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems programming.

•  Background in computer vision or deep learning frameworks.

• Experience with cloud-based robotics platforms and IoT integration.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Persona AI embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Location: Houston, TX or Pensacola, FL